Marion Timber Festival, Parade w/Live Music, Vendors, Kiddie Rides Dec 12 2022 10-12

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Town of Marion
(318)292-4715

MAYHAW FESTIVAL

COME VISIT US!

39th Annual Marion Mayhaw Fest Activities

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40th Annual Mayhaw Fest Vendor Form

40th Annual Mayhaw Festival

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Marion Mayhaw Festival Pageant

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A Letter from the Mayor's Desk:

I was extremely pleased with the success of our Marion Mayhaw Pageant which was on April 27, 2019.  We had 49 contestants, great attendance, and it was obvious that everyone had a great time!  Ashley Owen was our Mayhaw Pageant director and she is a great organizer, promoter, and director! Also, we had great support from Ashley's family, town employees, local fire department, garden club, and our residents.  I understand the last Mayhaw Pageant was some seven years ago.  So, I couldn't be more pleased that we brought the pageant back and enjoyed such great success with it this year!


We enjoyed hearing some great singing and music on Friday night at the Marion School Gym which is owned by the First Baptist Church of Marion.  Beginning at 6 p.m., Diane Wayne sang and played several songs which included patriotic and gospel selections.  She is such a talented musician! Afterwards, Robin Cox, Danny Allen, Buddy Maroney, and Bryan Allen played from 6:15 pm until 10 pm and they were fantastic too!  We had a great attendance Friday and had a great time enjoying the band!


Saturday morning, May 11, 2019, at 9:00 AM, Monte Russell from Ruston started to playing and singing.  Monte is an accomplished singer, musician, and song writer.  We were thrilled that Monte agreed to come back home and perform for us.  He sounded great!  The "Mayhaw Pickers Band" played again on Saturday afternoon from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm.  Charlene Cox sang several pieces with the band and she sounded super singing solo and singing duet with Robin! Robin, Buddy, Bryan, and Danny are all excellent musicians.  Robin is an amazing lead singer and the others sing really well also!


We had a huge parade on Saturday morning, beginning at 11:00 am. Peyton McKinnie was our parade director and he always does a tremendous job! He was assisted by the Marion Police Department, Marion Fire Department, and Sadie/Tiger Bend Fire Department.  Bobby Jo Douglas, a former Marion High School graduate and basketball sensation served as our first Mayhaw Festival Grand Marshall.  After the parade was finished, Rev. Bobby Joe Douglas also delivered an "Inspirational Talk" and it was encouraging and powerful.  Bobby Joe assisted me with presenting the 2019 Town of Marion Citizen of the Year Award to Mr. Johnny B. Gilliam.  Also, Johnny B. and Mr. Ralph Holley were recognized and honored for being long time council members, veterans, church leaders, and exceptional citizens and residents.  We are proud and appreciative of both of these strong, dedicated Christian men!


All of the proceeds from the Mayhaw Festival are to financially support our Marion Volunteer Fire Department.  Jimmy Caldwell is our new Marion Fire Chief.  We are all proud of him and each one of our firefighters!


I am very pleased with our festival results, especially when you factor in the rainy weather conditions.  We plan to build on this year's success and make next year's festival bigger and better than before!


Danny A. Smith

Mayor-Town of Marion

2019 Mayhaw Pageant Results:

Baby Miss Mayhaw:

Little Miss Mayhaw

Baby Miss Mayhaw:

Queen: Milla Wheeler

1st Runner Up: Khylei' Dhai Wheeler

2nd Runner Up: Anniston Grace Smith

3rd Runner Up: Nala Reign Lloyd

Tiny Miss Mayhaw:

Little Miss Mayhaw

Baby Miss Mayhaw:

Queen: Lai'yia Denise Williams

1st Runner Up: Kathryn Claire Hammons

2nd Runner Up: Nevaeh Wines

3rd Runner Up: Ansley Marie Bates

Little Miss Mayhaw

Little Miss Mayhaw

Little Miss Mayhaw

Queen: Nevaeh Murrel

1st Runner Up: Charlie Pritchard

2nd Runner Up: A'yanah Traylor

3rd Runner Up: Aevah Nation

Petite Miss Mayhaw

Petite Miss Mayhaw

Little Miss Mayhaw

Queen: Shamiya Ferguson

1st Runner Up: Khloe McConnell

2nd Runner Up: Ellie Mae Kennedy

3rd Runner Up: Kayleigh Dixon

Junior Miss Mayhaw

Petite Miss Mayhaw

Junior Miss Mayhaw

Queen: Madyson Berry

1st Runner Up: Gabi Futtrell

2nd Runner Up: Aspen Bates

3rd Runner Up: Ashanti Davis

Teen Miss Mayhaw

Petite Miss Mayhaw

Junior Miss Mayhaw

Queen: Macayla Gomez

1st Runner Up: Maleigh Rayne Snell

2nd Runner Up: Hanna Conley

3rd Runner Up: Abigail Futtrell

People's Choice Winner

People's Choice Winner

People's Choice Winner

Lindsey Furlow

0-8 Supreme

People's Choice Winner

People's Choice Winner

Tenley Crotty

9-17 Supreme

People's Choice Winner

9-17 Supreme

Isabella Burke

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